Essex news, traffic and weather updates for Friday October 20

Man arrested after threatening resident with pliers

A spokesman from Essex Police said: “We have arrested a man on suspicion of a public order offence, criminal damage, resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer following an incident in#Kelvedon.“We received a call at 12.10am today (Friday, October 20) after an occupant heard noises in her garden in Thorne Road.“One of the occupants challenged the man, who was then threatened with pliers.“We quickly attended armed with a Taser and arrested the man, who became aggressive and kicked one of our officers in the chest. “The officer suffered no injuries and was able to carry on with his duties. A 29-year-old man remains in police custody for questioning.”

10:38

Police appeal after knifepoint robbery

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We are appealing for information about a knife point robbery in Victoria Avenue, #Southend, at around 10.50pm yesterday (Thursday, October 19).

“Two women were waiting at a bus stop outside Southend Victoria train station when they were approached by the suspect on a bike who threatened them with a knife.

“He then cycled off towards Queensway with a brown leather satchel, which included cash, two phones and tobacco.

“The suspect has been described as white, aged in his late teens and was wearing a grey hoody.

“We searched the area and reviewed CCTV but were unable to locate the suspect.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Southend CID on 101 quoting incident 1186 of 19/10 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

09:09

The forecast looks good ... at least until tomorrow

07:53

Problems at Chelmsford station

Greater Anglia have apologised for not not putting on trains that have enough carriages

07:46

A12 delays at Chelmsford

There are long delays on the A12 northbound carriageway due to over-running roadworks that has kept the main carriageway closed.

The road should have been opened earlier this morning but traffic is now building up following a diversion that is in operation via the exit and entry slip roads of junction 17 for the Great Baddow Bypass and A130 for Howe Green.